Project Manager - Wind and Power Projects

About the role

SNME Anipsotiki is hiring a full-time Project Manager for its wind and power projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role reports to the Project Director and works on site, travelling between project locations. It delivers projects safely, on schedule and within budget, leading site teams, managing client and subcontractor relationships and controlling commercial, operational and HSE performance from mobilization to handover.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from mobilization through execution, demobilization and close-out, preparing execution plans, schedules, resource plans and method statements.
• Plan and coordinate heavy lifting and installation of WTG components, transformers and structural steel, and monitor daily progress against baseline.
• Act as main contact for the client, EPC contractor and consultants, attend progress meetings, issue progress reports and manage variations, claims and change requests.
• Liaise with government entities and local authorities for permits and approvals.
• Control budget, costs and cash flow, review contracts and subcontracts, verify subcontractor invoices and support procurement.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensure lifting plans, risk assessments and permits to work are in place, and lead incident reporting and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with the quality plan, ITPs and Saudi regulations, and lead, train and develop site managers, supervisors and operators.
• Maintain project records, track KPIs and report performance to the Project Director.

Required profile

• Saudi national, fluent in Arabic and English, with a valid Saudi driving licence.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial Engineering or a related field; PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent preferred; SCE membership an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of project management on onshore wind, solar, substation, transmission or other major power projects.
• Experience with international EPC contractors and OEMs, and hands-on exposure to heavy lifting, crane operations or WTG installation highly preferred.
• Willing to work on site in remote conditions and travel between locations.

Required skills

• Project scheduling and control with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Contract administration, variations and claims.
• Understanding of lifting plans, rigging, HSE standards and permit-to-work systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).